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Route 66 Tickseed
Coreopsis verticillata 'Route 66'
Tickseed
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Soft creamy yellow petals are dashed with brilliant crimson that becomes solid near the center. Airy foliage and tolerant of hot, dry locations.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Rabbit resistant.
Quick answers
How big does Route 66 Tickseed get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Route 66 Tickseed need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Route 66 Tickseed need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Route 66 Tickseed grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Route 66 Tickseed deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Route 66 Tickseed in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Route 66 Tickseed wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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